Leisure, Arts And Communities Committee - 08/11/2010

At a MEETING of the LEISURE, ARTS AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 8th November, 2010.

Present:-

Lord Provost John R LETFORD

Depute Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK

BAILIES

Willie SAWERS	Helen WRIGHT	Derek J SCOTT
	Roderick A J WALLACE

COUNCILLORS

Ken GUILD	Elizabeth F FORDYCE	Laurie BIDWELL
Jim BARRIE	Stewart HUNTER	Tom FERGUSON
Jimmy BLACK	Craig MELVILLE	Brian GORDON
David BOWES	Christina ROBERTS	Richard McCREADY
Andrew DAWSON	Alan G ROSS	Donald HAY
Will DAWSON	Kevin KEENAN	Fraser MACPHERSON
Bob DUNCAN	Mohammed ASIF	Helen DICK

Councillor Bob DUNCAN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 13th September, 2010 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I PROCUREMENT OF STORAGE RACKING FOR ART COLLECTIONS

There was submitted Report No 653-2010 by the Director of Leisure and Communities detailing the proposals received for the procurement and installation of specialist racking within The McManus Galleries: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum for the storage of oil paintings and requesting a decision on acceptance of the recommendation.

The Committee approved the acceptance of the proposal submitted by Rackline Ltd to supply and install a system suitable for the purpose, at a total cost of 119,963.

II GRANT AWARD 2010/2011 - GENERATOR PROJECTS

There was submitted Report No 634-2010 by the Director of Leisure and Communities detailing a request for grant funding to Generator Projects.

The Committee approved support of 6,500 to Generator Projects.

III FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BALERNO COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GROUP

There was submitted Report No 644-2010 by the Director of Leisure and Communities seeking approval for a revenue grant to Balerno Community Activity Group.

The Committee approved the award of 900 towards the overall running costs for Balerno Community Activity Group which would enable the organisation to continue to deliver a responsive programme of social, leisure and recreational activities for the over 50's age group in the Douglas area.

IV VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS TRAINING GRANTS FUND 2010-2011

There was submitted Report No 639-2010 by the Director of Leisure and Communities making recommendations for grant awards from the Voluntary Organisations Training Grants Fund.

The Committee approved the recommended grants as detailed below, to the total value of 1,000.

Ref No	Name of Applicant	Purpose of Application	Grant recommended

1	Girlguiding Dundee	To support the costs of their ongoing training programme, including the additional training required in relation to new guidelines on Risk Management and the new Girlguiding UK database.	520

2	Dundee and Perth Division, Girls' Brigade	To re-establish a comprehensive training programme with new trainers following the resignation of their previous training co-ordinator.	480

		TOTAL	1,000

V CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURES

The Convener, Councillors Ross, Hunter, McCready and Bailie Wallace declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of their Council appointments to Dundee Leisure.

There was submitted Report No 638-2010 by the Director of Leisure and Communities informing the Committee of the festive season opening times within facilities funded by the Leisure, Arts and Communities Committee.

The Committee noted the opening times as detailed in Appendix I to the minute.

VI TENDER FOR THE RESTORATION OF HEADSTONES AND MEMORIALS

There was submitted Report No 651-2010 by the Director of Leisure and Communities seeking approval for the purchase of services for the restoration and stabilisation of headstones and memorials for the Leisure and Communities Department.

The Committee agreed that the tender submitted by Vermicon Environmental, Fife based on schedule of rates, be accepted.

VII TENDER FOR THE SUPPORT AND DELIVERY OF EXCAVATOR UNIT

This item was withdrawn.

Bob DUNCAN, Convener.

FACILITY

Thurs

23 Dec

Fri

24 Dec

Sat

25 Dec

Sun

26 Dec

Mon

27 Dec

Tue

28 Dec

Wed

29 Dec

Thurs

30 Dec

Fri

31 Dec

Sat

1 Jan

Sun

2 Jan

Mon

3 Jan

Tues

4 Jan

Wed

5 Jan

* End of Business times below are last admission times.

** Operated by Dundee Leisure Trust

* Olympia **

Normal Opening

CLOSED

10am-5pm

CLOSED

Normal Opening

* Lochee

S/L Centre **

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

* Sports Centres **

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

10am-4pm

CLOSED

Normal Opening

St Paul's Community Facilities**

CLOSED

Grove**

CLOSED

Leisure/Com

Adm Offices

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Caird Park Stadium

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Golf Courses

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Wildlife Centre

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Box Office

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

McManus

Galleries

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Broughty Castle

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Closed as Normal

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Closed as Normal

Normal Opening

Mills Observatory

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Community Centres

Closing 5pm

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Central Library

Closing 5pm

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Closing 5pm

CLOSED

Opening

10am

Community Libraries

Closing 1pm

CLOSED

Opening

10am

Ancrum Centre

Normal Opening

CLOSED

9am-5pm

The Shore

9am-3pm

CLOSED

9am-5pm

CLOSED

9am-5pm

The Corner Drop In

Normal Opening

12 noon-5pm

CLOSED

12 noon-5pm

CLOSED

Normal Opening

Mitchell Street Centre

8.15am-5pm

CLOSED

8.15am-9pm

Community Safety Wardens

Community Safety Wardens will be operational over this period and can be contacted on the normal telephone number (01382) 436333.

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Leisure, Arts And Communities Committee - 08/11/2010

At a MEETING of the LEISURE, ARTS AND COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 8th November, 2010.

I PROCUREMENT OF STORAGE RACKING FOR ART COLLECTIONS

II GRANT AWARD 2010/2011 - GENERATOR PROJECTS

III FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BALERNO COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GROUP

IV VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS TRAINING GRANTS FUND 2010-2011

V CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURES

VI TENDER FOR THE RESTORATION OF HEADSTONES AND MEMORIALS

VII TENDER FOR THE SUPPORT AND DELIVERY OF EXCAVATOR UNIT

Dundee City Council